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Healthy and competitive markets – and not stringent regulations – help dial back the cost of mobile phone contracts, according to new research published in the Journal of Consumer Policy.

Minerva Business Angels, part of the 91Ó°ÊÓÆƽâ°æ Science Park and one of the most successful business angel networks in the UK, is joining forces with Nottingham Trent University and the University of Nottingham in a partnership aimed at improving access to finance for innovative local companies.

Theatre producers and champions of the arts Lucy Neal and Rose Fenton emphasised the ‘critical’ role of arts venues in society as they were awarded honorary degrees from the 91Ó°ÊÓÆƽâ°æ this week.

A simple Mediterranean-style diet in pregnancy does not reduce the overall risk of adverse maternal and offspring complications, but has the potential to reduce weight gain in pregnancy and the risk of gestational diabetes, according to an academic paper by the 91Ó°ÊÓÆƽâ°æ and Queen Mary University of London.

Rakie Ayola has received an honorary degree from the 91Ó°ÊÓÆƽâ°æ for her work in theatre and as a TV actor as well as her production company which aims to increase ethnic representation in the entertainment industry.

A leading figure in the Midlands’ business community, Steven Hollis has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the 91Ó°ÊÓÆƽâ°æ.

Steven’s career saw him rise through the ranks during three decades at the accountancy firm KPMG, which included time on the company’s boards for the UK, Europe, EMA and as Chair of KPMG’s Midlands practice.